High School: Earned two varsity letters at Medgar Evers College Prep for head coach Mike Toro as a junior and senior – was one of the division’s top scorers – played three seasons (8th to 10th grades) at Valley Stream Central High School – named All-Conference as a sophomore – played in the New York City’s Mayor’s Cup – National Honor Society member – earned a spot on Honor Roll every year.

Personal: Mikala V. Casimir – daughter of Joan Salmon – majoring in computer & network security at Wilmington University with aspirations of becoming a computer engineer – from Valley Stream, N.Y. – favorite athletes are Steph Curry, Rajon Rondo, Lisa Leslie, and Cappie Pondexter – if she could be someone else for a day, she would want to be Rihanna – favorite movie is Coming to America – favorite professional sports teams are the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors – the perfectly prepared meal would be a steak with mashed potatoes, grilled shrimp and asparagus – considers her mother he hero in life.